Monmouth County Clerk

Employer / Organization

Next Election

Nov 03, 2020

Filing Window

Jan 01, 2020 - Jun 02, 2020

Description

The clerk is the custodian of the county's records, including legislative history, vital records (such as marriage and birth certificates), and other official documents. The clerk often compiles and processes these records as well as filing them, and may officiate marriage ceremonies and swearings into office. In some counties, the clerk may administer local elections.

Application Guidelines

If you would like to be included on the ballot for county office, follow these three steps. 1) Contact the county elections board. The elections board can provide information about the availability of filing papers and answer questions regarding nominating petitions and other ballot procedures. 2) Arrange to pick up required paperwork. 3) Return your completed paperwork within the designated filing window. The filing deadline shown is for independent candidates. Democratic and Republican Party candidates must meet earlier deadlines to participate in the primary election.